Ospitalità - Accommodation 2009 Bellaria Igea Marina

GENERAL INFORMATION
The numbers in brackets alongside the hotel name
indicate the number of rooms (C.), beds (L.) and
bathrooms (B.) available.
In line with the regulations already in force in
other European countries, hotel classification is
expressed by a star rating system (from 1 to 5),
which has been recognised by the competent local
Municipality and in which the greater the number
of stars, the higher the category.
The hotel prices refer to rooms with en-suite
bathroom. They are on two lines and are expressed
in euro at the maximum rate (max.) declared by
the hotelier:
- the first line refers to low season (until 20 th June
and from 1 st September onwards);
- the second line refers to high season (from 21 st
June until 31 st August, from 20 th December until 7 th
January and the Easter period, in concomitance
with Italian school holidays).
Full-board prices are valid for stays of not less
than 3 nights and are intended as per person.
Prices are inclusive of V. A. T. (Value Added Tax).
Prices do not include drinks or any additional
services.
The data contained in this yearbook is based on
2009 price declarations, which were submitted by
each individual operator to the Province of Rimini
by 1 st October 2008, and on the information
supplied by the Municipalities.
Prices quoted may be subject to variations from
01.06.2009 onwards.
Any claims concerning correct price applications
and accommodation can be presented to the I.A.T.
(Tourist Information) Offices of the Province of
Rimini, who will be pleased to assist in such
matters and will undertake to forward the relevant
complaints to the bodies concerned.
Disputes between hoteliers and guests are
regulated by the current provisions in force (laws,
regulations, uses and practices in the tourism
sector).
Laws, Decrees, Uses and Practices
in the Tourism Sector
Hotel prices
- Hoteliers reserve the right to determine room
charges providing they fall within the declared
maximum rate (Law no. 284 of 25/8/91 and
Regional Law 16/2004).
- Prices must be clearly stated on special display
cards both in the hotel reception and in rooms
(M.T. Decree 16/10/91 and Regional Law
16/2004).
- Full-board prices per person are applicable for
continuous stays of a minimum of three nights at
the same hotel. Different prices may be applied for
services provided for guests staying less than three
nights. (RDL no. 2049/1935).
Bookings
- Italian law does not expressly regulate “hotel
contracts”. The validity of a contract is based on
the consensus of the two parties involved, which
may be agreed either verbally or in writing. As the
absence of any documentation makes it difficult to
resolve disputes, it is advisable to ensure that both
bookings and confirmations are made in writing.
(Usi Provincial Archive).
- On arrival at the hotel, tourists who find that
either the accommodation arrangements or hotel
features do not conform to the booking made, may
choose to accept them, yet by doing so, effectively
annul any previous agreements made. If, however,
they do not accept them, they have the right to be
provided with accommodation in another hotel in
the same category or in a superior category. The
hotelier will be held responsible for settling any
differences in price. (Usi Provincial Archive).
Deposits
- Advance deposits paid by clients who
subsequently cancel bookings may be retained by
the hotelier as compensation.
If the hotelier cancels the client’s reservation, the
client has the right to claim back double the
deposit paid. (Civil Code paragraphs 1385 and
1386).
Early departures
- If clients depart earlier than the foreseen date,
they may be required to pay a penalty of up to a
maximum of three times the room price (Usi
Provincial Archive).
Hoteliers’ responsibilities
- The hotelier’s responsibility for the theft of, or
damage to, the property of clients is outlined in
special legal provisions (Civil Code paragraphs
1783, 1784, 1785 and 1786).
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